PIPER PA-12
Anchorage, AK — January 16, 2023
Event Information
| Date | January 16, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA015 |
| Event ID | 20230124106629 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.13221, -149.94506 |
| Airport | Campbell Lake |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in the main landing gear wheels breaking through the snow, and a subsequent nose over.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.